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The traditions at schools continue on as new generations of students participate in activities that created memories for those that came before them. Such is the case of the Von Renner Olympics for me; specifically during my visit to the event last week.

The Gustine High School Band presented their Spring Concert on May 24 in the GHS auditorium. The performers are pictured on the stage with band director, Steve Mitchell, sitting in front.

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On May 23 2023, the Gustine FFA Chapter held their 85th Annual banquet at the Al Goman Center.  FFA members received recognition for their accomplishments. Awards were received, scholarships were given, and heart-felt speeches were shared.

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The Gustine Historical Society will be hosting an Open House at the Gustine Museum this Sunday to kick off their new display - Yokut Indians of San Joaquin Valley. The event is free of charge. Doors open at 1 p.m.

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After three consecutive months of rising unemployment rates in Stanislaus and Merced counties, the statistics provided by the State of California’s Employment Development Department finally started to improve during the month of April.

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During the first quarter of 2023, several indicators signal a significant slowing in the Central Valley’s overall economic activity if there is no rate cut by the end of the year, according to the biannual San Joaquin Valley Business Forecast produced by Gökçe Soydemir, the Foster Farms endo…

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Jocelyn Zacarias knew she wanted to go to college when she was a young girl. She also knew she wanted to grow up to help people in some way. In junior high at Yolo, she was introduced to her first service club, Hispanic Youth Leadership Conference. She connected with the ideals of that community.

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The Gustine Library is open and active once again as staff prepares to launch the summer programs just after school lets out in little more than a week. The facility had been closed for about a month while a couple improvements were completed. As is common when undergoing work in an older st…

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This year Newman FFA held their annual end of the year banquet on May 10th. Throughout the banquet students from Newman FFA were recognized for their accomplishments throughout the year. Two officers of the 2022-2023 officer team retired, and newly elected Newman FFA officers were installed.…

The volunteers that make Motors on Main a success in Gustine were able to present Erin Nelson from Jessica’s House with a $30,000 donation from the proceeds raised at the car show. Jessica’s House, located in Turlock, is one of only four grief centers in California that are set up to specifi…

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The Yolo Auditorium was transformed Wednesday evening into a celebratory banquet honoring Orestimba students pursuing higher education. As generous donors, community members, parents, and students gathered for the presentation of 161 scholarships totaling over $232,000, the excitement was palpable.

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Legislation addressing the use of Fentanyl, Fentanyl overdoses, the harms of Fentanyl, storylines on TV involving Fentanyl...it seems that I’ve been reading and hearing about Fentanyl a lot lately. So, when I first heard about the Town Hall Meeting being held in Newman on May 9, honestly my …

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Alondra Perez of Newman is headed to Brown University this fall. The Orestimba High School senior received early action admission including a full-ride scholarship. A few weeks ago, she learned she is also a recipient of The Gates Scholarship which will provide funds for unmet needs while sh…

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The Newman FDES Committee will present their annual Festa next week starting with  the recitation of the Rosary each evening in the chapel; concluding with a weekend of traditional festivities.

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The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to pass a border security and immigration bill, hours before the Trump-era Title 42 was set to expire — and Rep. John Duarte of Hughson was one of just two Republicans to vote against it.

The Newman Garden Club has chosen the home of Maryann Vierra as the garden of the month for May. The home is located at 140 Laurel Street in Gustine.

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Gustine FFA brought home many awards and honors from the Merced County Spring Fair held the first week of May in the Los Banos Fairgrounds. Chapter members earned Champion honors in Sheep, Swine, Beef and Rabbits. They received Top awards in Showmanship competitions including a second place …

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An annual event that started in 2018 at Gustine High School, Senior Signing Day is when all the seniors at GHS come together and represent their plans for after graduation. Most students choose to join the workforce, community college, university, trade school, tech school, or the military. 

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I went to jail a few weeks ago. Yes, you read that right. Well, I actually visited jail. I thought I would spend an hour or so meeting with the Sheriff and members on his team to discuss the new laying hen and goat facilities. But, what transpired was three hours with the Lieutenant and Depu…

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It’s been a while since the Gustine Chamber office and park have been readily open to the public. Not like they haven’t been still working on all the projects they do to keep businesses in town connected and the community aware of what the town has to offer. Just since COVID shut the public …

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The Gustine Police Department recently had an opportunity to recognize those officers and volunteers who have really shined in their service to the community over the last year.

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Ed Thornton was five years old when he last saw his father, Stanislaus County Sheriff Deputy Harold Lee Thornton, who walked out the door for the swing shift nearly 56 years ago on the afternoon of Aug. 23, 1967.

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The Spring Fair in Los Banos has come and gone like the blink of an eye but Westside students have taken home awards, experiences and memories to last forever. Gustine FFA and two local 4-H groups showed in almost every livestock species last week winning champion distinction for market show…

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Newman FFA welcomed elementary students to the Joe Terra School Farm for Ag Day last week. The young visitors made their way through various stations manned by chapter members who taught them about horticulture, animal care, shop work, ag products, and farming equipment. In addition, a repre…

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Last summer the Gustine School district, the City of Gustine and the Boys and Girls Club Merced County joined forces to bring a summer youth camp for local children to Gustine. The program was deemed a success with positive reviews from children, parents and camp staff so is being offered ag…

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Following a Department of Insurance investigation, four Merced family members were arraigned this week for multiple counts of insurance fraud. The investigation revealed the businesses owned and/or operated by these residents had allegedly underreported payroll by millions of dollars, leadin…